• View the following two alternative investment outcomes

A B

Probability Outcome Probability Outcome

.30 110 .30 155

.40 100 .40 100

.30 90 .30 45

How much will you be willing to pay for A? How much will you be willing to pay for B?

Explain.

• View the Following Two Outcomes:

A B

Probability Outcome Probability Outcome

.3 115 .3 160

.4 100 .4 110

.3 85 .3 50

Which Investment is better? Why?

• What are the key factors in constructing a benchmark portfolio? Why are investment advisors often reticent to fully and appropriately explain the benchmark portfolio to their clients?